Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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